Porter's 5 Forces of Levis
Porter’s Five Forces
Levi’s Strauss
Power of buyers is high.
* Even though Levi’s is a hallowed name in the market, the power of buyers is relatively high considering the fact that they can easily change to other brands.
* Switching cost is low.
* Power of buyer is high because the product is standardized.
Power of suppliers is low.
* Competition within manufacturer is high since it is mass-produced.
* Manufacturer is located in many third world countries: Central America, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, therefore Levi’s can switch to other manufacturers easily.
Barrier of new entry is low * Singapore is a country with limited natural resources therefore it open for investment and international trade.
* Government policy encourages new entrance as the taxation for local and foreign companies are the same. (FTA)
* 96% of the imports and exports enter duty free.
* There is no government policy that prevents Levis Strauss competitors to enter the market, instead the government of Singapore encourages it.
* Exit barrier low: Inventory can be moved to a more profitable market or it can be liquidated.
Degree of Rivalry is high. * High chance for consumers to switch to alternative brands (CK Jeans, Guess Jeans, DKNY Jeans, Diesel)
* Fashion conscious buyers prefers high priced brands (7 for all Mankind)
* Mid-class earners prefers low priced jeans (Lee, Wrangler)
* Since the retail industry in Singapore is growing, firms are able to improve revenues because of the expanding market.
* Low level of product differentiation will increase rivalry because of no brand identification.
* Strategic stakes are high because Levi’s is losing market position.
Substitute Threat is high.
* Buyers are likely to switch to other products considering the climate conditions. (They would switch to lighter clothing because of humidity) Example: cotton trousers are switched from
Levi’s Strauss
Power of buyers is high.
* Even though Levi’s is a hallowed name in the market, the power of buyers is relatively high considering the fact that they can easily change to other brands.
* Switching cost is low.
* Power of buyer is high because the product is standardized.
Power of suppliers is low.
* Competition within manufacturer is high since it is mass-produced.
* Manufacturer is located in many third world countries: Central America, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, therefore Levi’s can switch to other manufacturers easily.
Barrier of new entry is low * Singapore is a country with limited natural resources therefore it open for investment and international trade.
* Government policy encourages new entrance as the taxation for local and foreign companies are the same. (FTA)
* 96% of the imports and exports enter duty free.
* There is no government policy that prevents Levis Strauss competitors to enter the market, instead the government of Singapore encourages it.
* Exit barrier low: Inventory can be moved to a more profitable market or it can be liquidated.
Degree of Rivalry is high. * High chance for consumers to switch to alternative brands (CK Jeans, Guess Jeans, DKNY Jeans, Diesel)
* Fashion conscious buyers prefers high priced brands (7 for all Mankind)
* Mid-class earners prefers low priced jeans (Lee, Wrangler)
* Since the retail industry in Singapore is growing, firms are able to improve revenues because of the expanding market.
* Low level of product differentiation will increase rivalry because of no brand identification.
* Strategic stakes are high because Levi’s is losing market position.
Substitute Threat is high.
* Buyers are likely to switch to other products considering the climate conditions. (They would switch to lighter clothing because of humidity) Example: cotton trousers are switched from